Lifestyle

Sounds of Tamaki Makaurau a hit in Franklin

By Mercedes Basevi (junior journalist) An exciting NZ Music Month event was hosted at the Franklin Arts Centre recently as part of an emerging...

Warm home, happy home

They say a healthy home is a happy home, but as the chilly winter weather sets in, it pays to ensure our homes are...

House prices rebounding – the darling markets of May?

An abundance of caution back in April has been followed by a more buoyant market in May. However, an upswing in urban areas hasn’t...

Meringue Log

Meringue Log A nostalgic classic from my apprenticeship with Tony Astle at Antoine’s, where his wife Beth made it flawlessly every time – this much-loved...

Don’t miss the chance to enter Bakels Pie Awards

Wholesale and retail bakers, you have until 5pm on June 24 to enter this year’s Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards. So while a large number...

The ripple effect of emotions

MICHELLE KEENAN empowers people and organisations to achieve optimal wellbeing by providing customised wellness coaching programmes tailored to their unique goals. We all know that...

Times Media – Out standing in her Field(ays)

Although it was not her first rodeo, Times team’s Kate Megget was one of many Frankliners to flock down at Mystery Creek for Fieldays. As...

Mind over MND – quiz night to fight disease

A fundraiser to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is set to put Pukekohe to the test. A quiz night at the Bledisloe...

Failing young people before crisis

By Mike King, executive director, I Am Hope Foundation We keep telling ourselves the youth mental health crisis is happening at the pointy end. Inemergency...

Why your make-up still isn’t sitting right – even with the ‘right’ products

By Sarai Elora, of Bonita Artistry There’s a moment many women experience after upgrading their make-up bag.You’ve invested in better products, chosen shades more carefully,...